Fitter and Turner· ANZSCO 323212

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Subclass 189, 190, 491 invitation rounds, points cut-offs & EOI trends

Latest invitation rounds

Subclass 189

No recent invitation round on file.

Subclass 190

invited at 70 pts on 21 May 2026

up from 65 pts · 1 round so far in FY25-26

Subclass 491

invited at 65 pts on 18 February 2025

down from 75 pts · 1 round so far in FY24-25 · trend stable

Subclass 189 wait estimates · May 2026 EOI pool

80
Points
1
Ahead
less than a month

These are model averages across the queue — for your personal rank and wait based on your own DOE, jump to Check My Score below.

189 estimates are most reliable; 190 and 491 outcomes depend heavily on state nomination policy, occupation lists, and per-state quotas, which this model does not directly incorporate.

Latest Points (190)

70

Up from 65

Last Invited

21 May 2026

Subclass 190

FY25-26 Rounds

1

round so far this FY

Trend Direction

Easing

Points dropping over recent rounds

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See the predicted cutoff score and Date of Effect for Fitter and Turner if a given number of 189 invitations are issued in the next round.

At a glance — by round size

If 10 invited

65≤ Dec 25

If 20 invited

60≤ May 26

If 50 invited

All invited (46)

If 100 invited

All invited (46)

If 200 invited

All invited (46)

If 500 invited

All invited (46)

If 1000 invited

All invited (46)

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EOI Submission Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

295

MoM Change

+24 (8.9%)

Peak Month

May 25 (329)

Invitation Trends

Feb 24 – May 26

Latest

22

MoM Change

-2 (-8.3%)

Peak Month

Jun 25 (33)

EOI Pool Distribution (All Subclasses)

05/2026 snapshot · 295 submitted EOIs in queue

SkillSelect ↗

Peak Points

65

At 70+ pts

128

Below Cutoff

166

EOI Queue Age

Backlog by submission month — 05/2026 snapshot

Counts may differ from the EOI pool total. "Month Submitted" reflects the last submission date, and the Qlik data model may distribute EOIs across multiple months. Use this chart for relative distribution, not absolute queue sizes.

SkillSelect ↗
≥

In Queue

295

Oldest Waiting

May 24

Total Invited

40

Likelyⓘ

~3 mo ~ ~3 mo

Sep 2026~3 mo
Sep 2026Likely
Sep 2026~3 mo
Estimated wait based on monthly invitation rate variance. By the 25th percentile mark, there's a 25% chance you'll have been invited. By the 75th percentile, 75% likely.

189 Occupation CeilingTier 3

2025-26 · Metal Fitters and Machinists (3232xx)

FOI source ↗

Ceiling

1,244

1.0% multiplier

Grants (190/491/ENS)

371

Remaining for 189

873

Spots left (FY)

862 – 863

Tier Meaning

Standard priority — moderate demand

Point Reality Gauge

Legal minimum vs actual invited

Minimum (65)Actual (70)

Key Insights for Fitter and Turner

  • ↓

    Points are easing. The minimum invited score has moved from 70 to 70 over the past 1 rounds, suggesting increased allocation or reduced EOI volume.

  • ⚠

    Still 5 points above the legal minimum. Despite easing, Fitter and Turner remains competitive. Applicants significantly below 70 points are unlikely to receive invitations soon.

  • ℹ

    1 round so far in FY25-26. Fitter and Turner has been included in 1 invitation round this financial year. More rounds generally indicate sustained demand from the Department.

Minimum Points Invited

All sources · 5 data points

Points Summary

Highest

75

Lowest

65

Average

69

Across 5 federal rounds

A profile of the invited

Period:
n =
4

community-reported invitations, spanning 0 onshore and 4 offshore.

Median pts

70

Most common

65(2×)

Invitation points

Five-point bins, with the median annotated in amber.

Where they were

Onshore vs. offshore at time of invitation.

0%onshore

Salary

Disclosed by 0 of 4 contributors

No salary self-reports for this scope.

Partnered status

The four points-claim categories.

Partner English1100%

English

Self-claimed proficiency points (0 / 10 / 20).

NAATI / CCL

Credentialled community language points.

Community-reported invitees only — applicants who weren't invited aren't here. Cells with fewer than 5 contributors are hidden for privacy. A portrait of the cohort, not a recipe.

Round History

Source:
  • 190SACommunity
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 190NSWCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491QLDCommunity
    65
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491NSWCommunity
    75
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    💰-
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    offshore
  • 491Federal
    70
    Est. Invitations
    —
    ·
    Salary
    —
    ·
    DOE / EOI
    —
FederalSkillSelectOfficialState governmentCommunityCrowdsourced

190/491 State Nominations

EOI queue & eligibility per state for this occupation

NSW✓Eligible

61EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥70

27(44%)

27M Trend

↑ 2600%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

VIC✓Eligible

44EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥70

25(57%)

27M Trend

↑ 2100%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

QLD✓Eligible

57EOIs

Building & Construction

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥70

25(44%)

27M Trend

↑ 2400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

SA?Unknown

49EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥70

29(59%)

27M Trend

↑ 1467%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

Invited & Lodged (27M)

WA?Unknown

58EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥70

39(67%)

27M Trend

↑ 867%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

TAS?Unknown

22EOIs

Peak Bracket

70pts

Above Cutoff ≥70

17(77%)

27M Trend

↑ 1000%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

NT?Unknown

18EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥70

11(61%)

27M Trend

↑ 1700%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

ACT?Unknown

30EOIs

Peak Bracket

65pts

Above Cutoff ≥70

18(60%)

27M Trend

↑ 1400%

Points Distribution

Queue Trend (27M)

EOI counts may include multi-state nominations.

Related occupations

Metal Fitters and Machinists 3232